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methods of work continued I use a thin feeler-gauge blade to work glue into cracks or under veneers. I've had 100% success using this inexpensive tool that's available at any auto-parts store. Feeler gauge works glue into cracks -BUDDY TAVARES, Kelowna, B.C., Canada Leather cap Deadblow mallet Non-marring mallet For years, I've been looking for a heavy assembly mallet that won't mar a wooden surface. When I couldn't find what I needed, I invented it myself. A deadblow mallet is the best choice for the job, but it can Leather-cap pattern leave black marks and the face is occasionally too hard. My solution is to take two leather caps and stitch them in place over the two faces of the deadblow mallet. Here's how to make each cap. On a piece of leather, scribe a circle with a diameter about 1 Y2 in. larger than the mallet-head diameter. Make six equidistant marks along the circumference of the pattern diameter. The idea is to make a wavy pattern with these marks as the crests of a wave. Then, punch or drill holes in the two pieces of leather and lace them together as shown. -BILL WILSON, Warkworth, Ont., Canada Improved tabletop button fits slot every time An apron slot that's a little too high or low won't make a difference to this tabletop button. A kerf under the working end of the button gives it the flexibility to bend up or down as needed to slip into the slot. -PETER WALLIN, Malmo, Sweden Front screw applies pressure to apron slot. Back screw holds button in place. Tabletop Slot in apron Tabletop fastening button 18 FI E WOODWORKI G